Business Development Analyst
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Visa. Accra · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Keep communication moving with Ghanaian clients and help the Country Manager grow ties with financial institutions and partners
- Find commercial openings, shape cases for new initiatives, and help deliver projects in the country plan
- Track sales pipelines, prepare documentation and reports, and take on administrative requests for the Country Manager
- Coordinate planning, budgets, and performance updates with the Business Planning and Operations team
- Research competitors and client portfolio results, then share insights and coordinate client support across internal teams
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related subject
- At least two years in business development, financial services, or payments
- Strong analysis skills, Excel capability, and experience with data visualization tools
- Knowledge of card payments, fintech, mobile money, and Ghana's financial ecosystem
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can balance client relationships, sales support, analysis, and coordination across internal teams. You'll work from the office at least three days each week; your hiring manager will confirm which days.
From the employer
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
The BD Analyst will support Visa’s growth strategy in Ghana by supporting the Country Manager and Business Development team managing client relationships, driving business development initiatives, and providing analytical insights to strengthen Visa’s market position. This role is critical in executing country plans and ensuring alignment with regional priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management:
- Act as a central communication point for clients in Ghana.
- Support the Country Manager in maintaining and expanding relationships with key financial institutions and partners.
Business Development:
- Identify market opportunities and develop business cases for new initiatives.
- Assist in implementing strategic projects outlined in the Country Strategy.
- Generate leads and support execution of sales initiatives.
Sales Administration & Ad Hoc Support:
- Assist the Country Manager with sales administration tasks, including pipeline tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- Handle ad hoc requests to ensure smooth business operations.
Business Planning and Operations (BPO) Interface:
- Serve as the primary liaison between Visa Ghana and the Business Planning and Operations team.
- Coordinate operational planning, budgeting, and performance tracking activities.
- Ensure timely communication and alignment on country-level priorities and deliverables.
Market Intelligence & Reporting:
- Help to conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.
- Monitor and analyze client portfolio performance and provide actionable insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Liaise with internal teams (Marketing, Risk, Compliance, Finance) to ensure timely delivery of client requests.
- Coordinate licensing, marketing campaigns, and product support activities.
Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure adherence to Visa’s service standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support resolution of client issues promptly and efficiently.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in Business Development, Financial Services, or Payments industry.
- Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills. proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of card payments, fintech, Mobile money and Ghana’s financial ecosystem.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Other: Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
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